Snapshots of Summer 2014

Am having a pretty enjoyable summer so far and surprisingly the weather has been decent!

Halloween

 

Bitta paper-mache and one has herself a decent costume! 

Happy Halloween!

Bank Holiday

A few things I got up to for the Bank Holiday weekend...

My favourite album right now...

....apple crumble...

....and pumpkin carving!

Flo & Snow

Sketch of Florence Welch by Amy Mc Mahon(sister)

Ireland does not lend itself to pretty concert clothes come festival time. They can hold all the summer concerts they want-it's a rare occassion that the weather will oblige the avid concert goer. Luckily, the Irish weather has equipped us with an inherent trait-being prepared. For all eventualities!

My sister and brothers were ever so kind to present me with three tickets to the Phoenix Park gig for my birthday, with such headliners as Florence + the Machine and Snowpatrol. I, on many an occassion, have been likened to the fiery Florence herself and Snowpatrol were my all time favourite band when I was 15. Weather forcast-bleak. Mud-most definitely. Day ruined? No chance, a little dull weather would never dampen my spirits.

Light garments such as a summer dress and tights kept me cool while layers such as cardigan and floral scarf equipped me for night time chills (We really go all out for concerts, hardcore and hopping til the very last note!)

Dress-€5, H&M; Belt-€5; Sunglasses-Present

 Of course rain jacket and wellington boots finish any Irish festival attire and just for fun and maybe just for a little colour in the dull July weather, bright clashing prints, jewellery and sunnies almost made me forget the damp and cold. Throw in a packet pasta lunch and really one can't go wrong ;)

Party time!

April came and went, thesis was completed, college was finished and celebrations were had soon after with the festivities that May had on offer....

Candy coloured nails!

Here are some recent purchases of mine that have served me through the party season! This particular forthnight saw me going to three 21st celebrations-phew!

Liam's 21st

Dress €9, Penneys; Underskirt-present, Penneys; Tights €6.90, Forever 21; Shoes, Primark

A homemade birthday gift! Fabric paint on canvas shoes (€6, Penneys)

Emily's 21st

Skirt €9, Penneys; Top-borrowed from mam, Belt €4, Penneys

eh-dancing?

Niamh's 21st

Dress €15, H&M: Belt €1.50, Dunnes Stores: Wedges €12

Looking forward to my party now :) Hey-what will my dress look like I hear you say? All in good time...

20 years here, 20 years gone....

It is 20 years ago today that my biggest icon, Freddie Mercury passed away.

In my own 20years I have discovered and loved all that this man sang and wrote.

I still love you Freddie x

In the Flesh

Debbie Harry live in the Marquee, Cork.

Two nights ago I had the pleasure of going to see Blondie live in concert-it was fantastic and Debbie Harry was looking fabulous as usual! So weird to actually see these people in real life! Anyway seen as it was the pioneering punk rock band itself I was going to see, I thought it only right to dress for the ocassion!

My sister and I

The wonderful Deborah Harry

1.Black lace blazer-borrowed form my sister €5
2.Back to the Future tshirt-Topshop €12
3.Polka dot shorts with braces-Penneys €11
4.Gold chains-my mothers
5.Clock earrings-present from Maitiú

I Say Hello

I guess I better start by introducing myself-Hello! My name is Jill and I live in a small village in the west of Ireland. My summer/weekend job is in a local betting office-an unusual but enjoyable job-I love being friendly to the customers, and the odd funny story from the punters!


I am currently studying Irish and Journalism in Dublin.

The aim of this blog is still unknown to me, but I do know that I want to display my passions in life-music, art, fashion, travel, love. You can be sure that if something is over 20years old I'll love it! I love vintage clothes, anything from '50s to '80s. I've always been handy at getting a good bargain-most of my clothes are no more than €30!
My taste in music follows a similar pattern-the older the better. I love the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel but my all time favourites are Queen. I love going to concerts- Elton John, Queen, Paul McCartney and Coldplay to name but a few!
I am an admirier of beautiful people who are so unique and yet so themselves, these just being a few:

The Freelancer's Fashionblog
Sea of Shoes

Art is a big hobby of mine, and have been able to make money from it from time to time. I love painting,sketching and drawing, nail art and face painting. I suppose you could say I secretly want to go to art college.....My Deviantart Profile


I adore travelling; and have visited Paris, London, Spain, Portugal, Alaska, Glasgow, Cornwall, and Frankfurt. I shall be going to Rome with my love in September.

So I guess that's all i have to say so just sit back and enjoy the music!


My Baby Just Cares For Me-Nina Simone